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Gone Fishing!

June 25, 2009

I had a feeling I ought to put a "Gone Fishing" sign on this page last monday and leave you to meet my beta, Elliott instead of pacing my hotel room trying to find a good internet signal. I also did not realize that our schedule of eating and meeting wonderful people here would leave me happily tired and satisfied but with only one desire, that of saying "hi" to my pillow as soon as possible each evening.

But where the heck am I? Curently in Asheville, NC (typing this from the little alcove between the closet and the microwave for as long as I don't lose this internet signal) and heading home today. Why? Research of course....bloggers are relentless researchers and will take on all forms of food torture in the name of information.

When Jaden from Steamy Kitchen sends you an invite to go with her to Asheville to discover all the wonderul farms, artisans, foods of the city and region, you are unlikely to say no. You are very likely to jump for joy and run to pack your bag!!

Yeah...pretty lucky me! Wonderful talents, energies, stories. I was a little blogger struck when we all met one morning for breakfast. I mean how would you not? If only I could keep close that trap that is my mouth whenever my brain screams "shut up Helen!" Yes, I always feel like I talk too much or ask too many questions. Sorry folks, can't help it, I love interacting and conversing. And eating....

And eat we did, do, will do again today before heading home. There are so many wonderful artisans, local chefs and food crafters that I met these past few days that just plopping a few names here tonight does not do them justice. I need to go through my notes and finish downloading 700+ pictures from the trip. I know that it's nothing compared to what Diane and Todd have been shooting, but that's their job and they rock at it.

I will definitely be back tomorrow with the recipe for one of the amazing desserts we have had this week as well as few more delicious bites. In the meantime I am going to dream of fresh local cherries and strawberries hoping it can start a detox process!

Oooh, I'm so jealous! I have family in the Asheville area, and I lived there for 6 years while I was in college and a bit beyond. I love it so so much. I hope you're having fun with all the great food Asheville has to offer!

Ah ha ha ha! Let's hope they can roll you onto the plane before it takes off ;) Travel safely. Very happy to know that you've been having a great time. I suspect you feel like a tick who is about to pop! ha ha!

Awesome! I grew up in NC and loved every second of it. One day, I'll make it back down there, and Asheville is on my list of places given their amazing reputation for great food. The mountains nearby don't hurt!

haha! loved the part where you described where you were typing this post! I thought I was the only one twisting myself to find a good internet signal! wonderful trip you're having! can't wait to see your new recipes!xoxo

I love Asheville! Did you stay at the Grove Park Inn by any chance? I live in NC (near Charlotte), but grew up only about an hour from Asheville in the Mountains of Western NC. I miss them terribly. It's entirely too hot in the South!